1840 Narrative of a Residence in South Africa

Description

Decorative Binding, Leather Binding, Prize Binding, Scarce

The second edition of Pringle's Narrative of a Residence in South Africa, in a full calf prize binding from Huddersfield College, 1840. 

In full brown calf with intricate gilt decoration to the cloth boards and spine, with marbled pastedowns and a bookplate from Huddersfield College.

Narrative of a Residence in South Africa details the formative years spent in South Africa by Thomas Pringle, a well-known Scottish abolitionist and 'Father of South African poetry.'

This second edition includes the introductory biographical sketch of Pringle by Josiah Conder, but omits Pringle's verses of poetry after the prose narrative alone was deemed 'sufficiently complete.'